President Biden’s farewell address to the nation pointed to the frightening rise of an American oligarchy, who lately have increasingly married their obscene rise in wealth to their equally abhorrent grab for power. Maybe the time has come for those of the “many” to demand a much greater accountability from those of the “few.” To […]

Take Greenland, by force if necessary. Make Canada the 51st state. Change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This boy has “gone around the bend.” Or not. The term “red herring” can draw a lot of attention when we throw it out there. I worry about what the president is trying to […]

The chance of devastating fires erupting here in dry coastal Maine is very real. It happened in 1947. I see tinder everywhere in our Brunswick neighborhood. Despite calling itself a “Tree City, USA,” there is little management of leaves, brush or trees growing into street sightlines (do-it-yourself or not). Emails to city departments suggest each […]

In response to William Vaughan Jr.’s Jan. 14 letter (“Op-ed wrongly asked us to ‘give back’“), I see nothing wrong with being asked to show gratitude for the many benefits we have received as members of the social compact. Vaughan’s objection is based on his mistaken belief that “most of us have not taken from […]

President Donald Trump’s campaign made key promises to Mainers, including securing the border, restoring American energy dominance, reducing inflation, cutting wasteful spending and exposing the need for big changes. For these goals to become a reality, President Trump needs a strong Cabinet that is capable of executing his priorities for the American people. All his […]

That Portland Landmarks and the Portland Museum of Art are embroiled in a legal battle is unfortunate. The suit is regarding the proposed expansion of the museum requiring the demolition of the old Chamber of Commerce building next door. The Portland Museum of Art does a world of good, both aesthetically and economically, for our […]

Regarding the Jan. 9 article “South Portland debates natural vs. artificial grass at planned athletic facility,” the School Board and the public should understand that athletic fields are not nature preserves, parks or grassed lawns. Design and construction of athletic fields are akin to a road or highway. They are not “natural” and should never […]